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100 Tween Boys Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Metropolitan Girls — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 01:12:18 +0000

Tween Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Boys

Tweens are children aged between 9 and 12 — they are basically senior kids. Tween boys and girls are usually not difficult to shop for. On the contrary, they can be fun to shop for. On top of the usual gifts that kids like, you can also throw in some grown-up (think teenagers, not adults) stuff in there and they’ll still appreciate it.

This is especially true for a low-stake gift like their Christmas stocking stuffers. As a matter of fact, this is a great opportunity for you to try out different (small & inexpensive) gifts to find out more about their interests.

So far we have covered stocking stuffers for teen boys, teen girls, men, and tween girls. Now it’s time for some (100!) unique ideas for a tween boy’s stocking stuffers.

Tween Boy Stocking Stuffers

Snacks
Candy
Bubble gum
Baseball cap
Beanie hat
Earmuffs
Sunglasses
Scarf
T-shirt
Hoodie
Gloves
Superheroes socks
Belt
Exotic shoelaces
String bag
Wallet
Lanyard
Necklace
Bracelet
Ring
Keychain
Lapel pin
Wristwatch
Temporary tattoo
Lip balm
Body lotion
Soap
Face wash
Face cream
Hand cream
Hand sanitizer
Toothbrush
Cute electric toothbrush
Toothpaste
Body spray
Deodorant
Hair chalk
Hair clay
Comb
Cute bandaids
Finger puppets
Fidget spinner
Squeeze toy
Water gun
Small Lego set
Model kit
Magnets
Motivational poster
Screwdriver set
Magnifier
Compass
Commemorative stamp
Commemorative coin
Stickers
Notebook
Washi Tape
Scissors
Cutter
Pen
Inspirational pencil
Mechanical pencil
Highlighter
Metallic marker
Eraser
Ruler
Pencil pouch
Post-it notes
Index cards
Paperclips
Stapler
Calculator
Colored pencils
Cute sharpener
Crayon
Watercolor
Acrylic paint set
Palette
Paintbrush
Calligraphy pen
Calligraphy Beginner’s Guide
Inspirational mug
Mug marker
Water bottle
Coloring book
Magazine
Bookmark
Card game
Boardgame
Tarot cards
Movie ticket
Harmonica
Wireless earphones
Phone case
Phone ring holder
Power bank
Wireless charging pad
Micro SD card
Selfie stick
Steam gift card
Cash!

And that’s the list of small gifts that will fit your tween son’s Christmas stocking. Did you find any stocking stuffers that will work for him? By the way, if you’re also shopping for the main Christmas gift, check out these tween boy gift ideas for inspiration.

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100 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Tween Girls 2019

Metropolitan Girls — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 01:12:09 +0000

Ideas for Tween Girl’s Stocking Stuffer

In general, tween girls aren’t the most difficult to shop for. Especially if we’re talking about Christmas stocking stuffers; the expectation for these small gifts is just not as high as the actual Christmas gift. But anyway, a terrible stocking stuffer can be a great way to ruin your tween daughter’s Chrismas vibe. We’ve already shared with you the lists of teen boy stocking stuffers and teen girl stocking stuffers. And now it’s time for some (100!) Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for a tween girl.

Unique Stocking Stuffers for Tween Girls

Snacks
Candy
Bubble gum
Necklace
Earrings
Bracelet
Ring
Wristwatch
Keychain
Nail polish
Cute nail clipper set
Hand sanitizer (boring but useful)
Hand cream
Body lotion
Body spray
Lip balm
Face wash
Face cream
Fragrant soap
Fruity toothpaste
Cute toothbrush
Cute electric toothbrush!
Magnifier
Compass
Temporary tattoo
Hair chalks
Hair clips
Hairband
Hairbrush
Shampoo
Baseball cap
Scarf
Winter gloves
Beanie hat
Pajamas
T-shirt
Cartoon socks
Washi tape
Sewing kit
Pen
Inspirational Pencils
Colored Pencils
Eraser
Ruler
Stapler
Pencil Pouch
Pastel Highlighters
Index Card
Notebook
Stickers
Metallic marker
Calligraphy pen
Introductory Guide to Calligraphy
Scissors
Rotary cutter
Glue stick
Paperclips
Cute file folder
Water bottle
Tumbler
Inspirational Mug
Mug marker
Reusable straw
String bag
Purse
Small piggybank
Lunch box
Cute notebook
Crayon
Watercolor
Acrylic paint set
Paintbrush
Tarot cards
Astrology book
Fidget spinner
Finger puppets
Squeeze toy
Stuffed toy
Model kit
Water gun
Yo-yo
Magic Kit
Playing card deck
Card game
Boardgame
Jump rope
Comic book
Coloring book
Novel
Bookmark
Gift card
Wireless earphones
Wireless phone charging pad
Phone holder
Selfie stick
Power bank
Phone ring holder
Cute phone case
Screen protector
Spotify subscription

So what do you think of these tween stocking stuffers? Do you think your tween daughter will like them? I mean there’s one hundred ideas, she’s bound to like a few of them. By the way, if you’re also shopping for the main Christmas gift, check out these tween girl gift ideas for inspiration.

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Top 30 Gift Ideas for Your Tween Girls – A Gift Guide for Tweens

Metropolitan Girls — Thu, 25 May 2017 12:40:00 +0000

A list of 30+ amazing gift ideas that tween girls actually want. Shopping for a tween girl doesn’t have to be difficult, as long as you’re willing to think out of the box. If you’re not sure, check out our recommended gifts below for inspiration. These gift ideas are great for every occasion… birthday, Christmas, graduation, or even just because. They’re suitable for girls aged 8-14.

30 Best Gifts Ideas for Tween Girls – Christmas, Birthday, Just-Because

What gifts to buy for a tween girl? Find out below.

Fashion: Apparel & Accessory Gift Ideas for Tweens

Here are some sweet little things a tween girl can wear or accessorize herself with. The following apparels and accessories are the perfect gift for an energetic young girl.

Dogeared “Reminders” Simple Key Charm Necklace

Beautiful and charming — this pendant necklace from Dogeared is a good present that inspires. Your tween girl will want to wear this necklace every day! Its outstanding design features a golden mortise key which symbolizes a wish or an encouragement for the recipient to unlock her potential in life. The necklace comes affixed on a beautiful keepsake card; the card conveys the pendant necklace’s meaning to the tween girl through inspiring words that are printed on it. It is made of gold-plated silver. Crafted in the USA.

Limited Too Girls’ Tie Dye Tankini

Fashionable swimwear for the summer. Have fun at the beach or hang out by the pool in this comfortable tankini. Unique design with some hobo elements in it — and that’s great since hobo style is all the type right now. Perfect for young girls because it’s not too revealing. Good for swimming too, but you may want to go for a sports swimwear if you want to swim laps. There is also a pink variant for this tankini.

Timex Kids My First Timex Easy Reader Watch

Punctuation is a good virtue that gains people’s respect and acknowledgment. Help instill a sense of respect of time by getting your tween girl a watch. This attention-getting analog watch from Timex is perfect for a tween. Sleek durable silver bezel with an unapologetically cool pink leather band; the tonal stitching on the band adds a lovely dose of sophistication to it. White dial with a sharp pair of black hour & minute hands — contrasted favorably by its pink second hand. Quartz crystal movement with water resistance up to 99ft. This watch is a cool Christmas present that a tween girl will want and love.

French Toast Ruffle Bottom Knit Jacket

Can you keep warm with style? With this knit jacket from French Toast, you can. Great for spring, fall, and even winter as part of a layered setup. Chic and unique ruffle design at the bottom of the jacket. Hooded design to keep her head warm when the weather gets cold. It has two pockets. The jacket that I’m recommending here is in cute youthful pink, the other colors available are gray and black. Great for tween girls who love the pink color. You may want to go for the black jacket if your tween has taken an interest in the black-and-white fashion world.

Shakespeare Quote Pendant Necklace – Tween Girl Inspirational Jewelry

Gorgeous vintage-inspired pendant necklace with Shakespeare quote on destiny and life. The quote goes like this, “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but ourselves”. The pendant is 1 inch in diameter which is perfect for tweens and teenagers. This is an inspirational gift for tween girls.

CowCow Cats Retro Skater Dress

Cute and edgy skater dress from CowCow. This special graphic dress feature cutely-drawn white cats in space. The use of contrasting colors creates tension that grabs the attention of a bystander. Perfect for the summer — the dress is light, stretchable, and quick to dry. There are more than 40 other designs available besides the one that I’m showing you below, so I’m sure you will find a dress that is perfect for the tween girl that you’re shopping for.

You’re One in A Melon T-Shirt

One-of-a-kind t-shirt that says “you’re one in a melon” surrounded by cute cartoon watermelon slices. The tween girls will want to wear this fun t-shirt every day.

Yabina Bad Hair Day Beanie Hat

A funny gift for tween girls who can take a joke! I’m sure you get it, sometimes we’re just too tired or too lazy to take care of that messy hair; when that happens, beanie hat is here to the rescue! Simply hide your messy hair with this hat. Combined this beanie with a chic jacket and skinny jeans, and you get a fashionable and trendy OOTD. Besides being rich in the humor department, this beanie hat is actually practical for the colder days as it keeps your head warm.

More Tween Fashion Gift Ideas

Scarf
Bracelets
Ring
Baseball cap
Bomber jacket
Simple makeup kit
Cool phone case
Backpack

Astrology Gift Ideas

Zodiac gifts. Gift ideas for tweens who are into Astrology.

Zodiac Mug

Get the tween a mug that represents her zodiac sign. You probably already know the tween girl’s zodiac sign. But if you don’t, you can find out from her birthday. This is a cool and relatively inexpensive zodiac gift that the tween girl will like.

Fun Toys and Games for Tween Girls

Tween girls and boys love to play, so get them something fun to play with. Below are my recommended toys and games.

Rich Dad Poor Dad – CASHFLOW for Kids

Poorly managed personal finance can lead to a lot of unnecessary troubles. Many of these financial troubles can be avoided if you have good financial knowledge. But it can be a dry subject to teach it to a tween girl directly, which is why I’m recommending this educational and fun board game Cashflow. Designed by the famous personal finance guru Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad. This board game helps to educate youngsters by simulating different financial scenarios in an engaging and fun way. Learn the basics of accounting, investing, and money management by simply playing! Your tween girls will thank you for this when they grow up.

Lego Minecraft The Cave

Two of the world’s greatest building-block games in one. This Lego set features well-known Minecraft characters, terrains, and items. Minecraft is a hugely popular sandbox construction game that allows you to build your own world; it is available on virtually all gaming platforms, PC, Mac, PS4, X-box. This gift is perfect tween girls who play Minecraft and love Lego. How do you know if they’re playing the game? All you need to do is ask! Anyway, even for non-players, this Lego set is pretty sweet. It has one human character, a zombie, and a cute black spider; it features building blocks like the waterfall, lava, gold, obsidian, and more. Help encourage a tween’s creativity with this unique Lego set.

Toysmith Pin Art

Have lots of fun making art with this cool product from Toysmith. Create 3D art by moving hundreds of moveable metal pins. Don’t like your artwork? Reset and try again. Its size of 3.8-inches by 5-inches is great for a bookshelf or tabletop. Note that this is not recommended for younger children without adult supervision, but it should be fine for tween girls. This art gift is also perfect for the tween’s Christmas stocking stuffer.

Rabing 4WD Remote Control Car

In my blog post about tween boy gifts, I talked about how the sight and sound of an RC car get the boys all excited, well guess what, the same could be true for tween girls! If your girl is mechanically-inclined or likes geeky stuff, she will love this super cool RC car. Eye-catching sturdy design with sharp black and neon green color scheme. There’s definitely a vibe of the batmobile from Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. The kind of stunts that you can do with this bad boy is insane! Aside from the standard back-and-forth, left-and-right movements, this beast can do a 360-degree flip, double-sided running, 3D flip deformation, and more crazy stunts. It can go off the road with absolutely no problem, its oversized wheels allow it to conquer different terrains: grassy, stony land, beach, and more.

The car comes with rechargeable lithium batteries that provide 30 minutes of playtime per charge.

Remote Control Speed Boat

A fantastic way to have fun at a pool or a lake. Break the waves with this aerodynamic RC speed boat. Race at 15 mph, do extreme sharp turns and auto flips with this cool speed boat that has a retro-inspired design. You don’t have to worry about the boat capsizing because the boat’s self-righting feature allows you to keep going — it will un-capsize itself. Note that this speed boat doesn’t support saltwater, so don’t try this on the sea. Cool idea for tweens who like water activities.

Nintendo Switch

For tween girls who are enthusiastic gamers. From Nintendo comes the latest and hottest gaming system — Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch is a unique gaming system — the system is both a handheld console and a home gaming system. The core unit is a handheld device that allows you to play your favorite game anywhere you like; there’s also a docking station that allows you to dock the handheld device and continue to play on a bigger screen, say your TV. The system can also enhance a tween’s social experience. The handheld unit can stand on its own with a built-in back stand, and the two free controllers can be detached to support 2 players, which allows her to play with her friends and family. The system supports wildly popular games like Zelda: The Breath of Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Gifts for Tween Girls

It’s all fun to play and dress up, but all play and no work make a girl dull. Logical skills are among one of the most important skills to have. Below are some cool STEM gifts that are great at encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.

Crystal Growing Experiment

The pinnacle of gifts for young geology enthusiasts. Grow your own colorful and exotic-looking crystals with the material and instructions that come with this experimental kit. Grow a total of seven unique crystals — the process of crystallization produces outcomes that are extremely rare to duplicate. This kit is recommended for kids over 10 years old but I think it’s fine for tweens before 10 to play with this, as long as there’s proper adult supervision. The tweens are going to love this crystal gift for Christmas.

Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit

In this Lego kit from Klutz, your girls can design and build amazing moving machines. These moving machines can be combined into a bigger system that performs multiple actions, each of the actions are triggered by the action that happens before it (hence the aptly named product name Chain Reactions). Some of the examples of what these machines can do are: ring a bell, toss a gum wrapper into the trash, and deliver a message (‘Oh Yeah!’). A kit with superb value, it has more than 30 essential Lego elements. Your tween girls will be fascinated by this cool engieering gift.

Duluth Labs Molecular Student Set

Chemistry gift for tweens

Get hands-on with otherwise abstract molecules. Atoms and molecules can seem abstract for students of science who are relatively new (can also true for adults) since atoms and humans are operating at different scales. This educational molecular student set from Duluth Labs provides 54 model atoms and bonds for students to build their own molecule models. In the process, they get a visual and hands-on experience for learning molecular structures and chemistry functional groups. The pieces are made of durable high-quality plastic and are color-coded to universal standards The set also provides a convenient tool to quickly disassemble molecules and atom connectors.

Celestron 70mm Telescope

Astronomy gift

Become an agile stargazer with this portable telescope from Celestron. Recommended for beginners, this telescope is light and flexible. Setting it up is as painless as it can get and requires no additional equipment. Moving it around is just as simple thanks to it’s weight and compact size. Its 70mm (2.75″) aperture lens allows wonderful views of the Moon, bright planets like Mars, and Saturn. You can observe craters on the Moon as small as four or five miles in diameter, you can have more details on 70-mm (and higher) telescopes at Astronomics. This telescope offers great value for its price, especially since the price also includes a backpack for easy traveling. With this cool gadget, the tween girl can observe the heavenly bodies from her favorite spot and be fascinated by the planets and the Moon. This will be one of the coolest presents for the tween girl.

Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit

Fun electronic/electrical engineering gift

Learn to build your own computer with the Raspberry Pi 3 complete starter kit. Raspberry Pi is a credit card size mini computer core on a circuit board. This kit comes with a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, premium black Case, 16GB Class 10 Micro SD Card, 2.5A Micro USB Power Supply, HDMI cable with Ethernet, and heatsink for Raspberry Pi. The Micro SD card is pre-loaded with NOOB — a starting OS for Raspberry. A quick-start guide is also included to help get your tween to understand what she needs to do to get started. You may need an additional, more complete guide, as the quick-start guide is pretty basic.

On Choosing the Right STEM Gift

Good STEM gifts should be challenging but not impossible for the tween. So make sure you talk to your tween and try to gauge their ability before making a purchase.

Sports Gifts to Encourage the Tween Girl to Live A Healthy and Athletic Lifestyle

Sports are critical for girls in this age group. Encourage them to do more physical exercises with the right equipment. Help your tween to form a life-long habit of doing exercise. Here are some sports gifts to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Adidas Performance Kids’ Fortarun Running Shoes

With this comfortable pair of running shoes from Adidas, your tween girls can jog without straining her feet. It is designed for running but also works great for other exercises. There are two other colors available: navy blue and black.

YogaAccessories Extra Thick Deluxe Yoga Mat

A must-have for doing exercises at home. Perfect present for a tween who is more of an indoor person. Use it for yoga practices, sit-up, or stretching in general. This yoga mat from YogaAcessories is extra-thick, that means extra support for your body when you do exercise with it. The mat is twice dense as a normal yoga mat and 6″ longer. Durable and tear-resistant — no worries about accidental tears by your fingernails. You have more than 20 colors to choose from! So choose a color that your tween will love.

Franklin Sports Electronic Pitching Machine

Are the girls into baseball? Do they want to get better with their swing? If that’s the case then you will not go wrong by getting them this automatic pitching machine. With this robot pitcher, they can practice by themselves all day long.

Wilson Tennis Racquet

For girls who prefer to play tennis, perhaps it’s time to change their old racquet. This quality racquet from Wilson is great for those who are experienced and those who are just starting to learn. Beautiful design with striking black and red color scheme. Perforated handle that provides a soft but strong grip. It makes use of arc technology that gives greater stability for added control. There are also stop shock pads that reduce racquet vibration which also improves the control.

Art Gifts for Tween Girls

For artistically-inclined girls, I recommend the following art gifts that will help them to explore and improve their art skill.

3Doodler Start Essentials 3D Printing Pen Set

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera

Take and share photos instantly with Instax Mini 8 — a best-selling camera from Fujifilm. With this camera, your tween girls can learn to take beautiful pictures. With every picture that they take, they can print and share it physically with their friends and family in a matter of seconds. Its instant printing ability makes it a great social device. This kit that I’m recommended here comes with the camera itself, rechargeable batteries, Instax films, screen protector, and bag for you to store your camera with. There are other colors available, such as red, pink, yellow, and other cute colors.

Hot Seal 21in Handmade Ukuleles

These adorable ukuleles from Hot Seal have really unique designs. Choose from one of the four available designs: penguin, kiwi, watermelon, and pineapple. Suitable for playing at school performance or as a collectible item. Depending on the kind of performance, this Hot Seal ukulele will add points to her presentation! Perfect for tween girls who are already good at playing the ukulele or is interested in learning to play.

School Supplies for Young Girls

Below are some cool school supplies a tween girl will love. Be sure to check them out.

Canvas Backpack Set

100% canvas backpack set with matching designs. In this set, you get a backpack, a shoulder bag, and a pencil case. All of them feature the starry night design that has a navy blue background. The zippers are beige in color which goes really well with the navy blue canvas. The shoulder straps are padded to ensure your comfort when you carry it. The backpack has one large main compartment, one zipper front pocket, two side pockets, and padded laptop sleeve. Its multi-compartment design makes it ideal for organizing a tween girl’s necessities systematically.

Leaper Cute Floral Canvas School Backpack

A unique school backpack that features vintage graphics with flowers and fruits. Great for tween girls who are looking for ways to express themselves. In terms of fulfilling storing needs, this durable backpack does an excellent job — it’s spacious and provides multiple compartments which are great for organization.

Winnie the Pooh Quote Inspirational Pencils

Inspiration is one of the most powerful forces that will get us to improve ourselves, and to do things that we won’t have the courage to do otherwise. For tweens who are going through puberty, and other challenging transitions, it helps to get some inspiration that encourages them to face their challenges. And these cute pink-and-gold pencils can just provide the inspiration they need. Engraved with meaning quotes from Winnie the Pooh, for example: “stronger than you seem” and “braver than you believe”; these pencils are stationeries that inspire and motivate.

Aladdin Original Insulated Mason Jar Tumbler

An insulated mason jar tumbler from Aladdin. Keep your tween girl’s drinks at the temperature she prefers — all thanks to its double-wall insulation. The tumbler’s lid is made of metal. And it comes with a smoothie-sized straw affixed to it. It’s dishwasher safe, so no worries about having to wash it by hand. It is made of food-grade plastic that is BPA-free. Other available variants come in equally striking colors, namely: aqua, orange, baby blue, and cyan.

Birthday Gifts Tween Girls Love

Below are other lovely birthday gifts for tween girls you should check out.

BigMouth Inc Giant Mermaid Tail Pool Float

Be a mermaid. The tween can chill at the pool on this glamorous mermaid pool float. Have a fun-filled summer day with a new experience thanks to this big float that is super cool. Take excellent photos that will make waves on social media.

Persevere Mug with Confucius Quote

Success is hardly attainable without perseverance. Sow the seed with this mug that features a Confucius quote on perseverance.

Edge Chalks Metallic Glitter Temporary Hair Color

As Seen On The Voice and What The Stars Use, the Edge Chalkers are a must-have in a girl’s beauty arsenal. This specific set offers six unique hair chalks of different colors: gold, silver, pink, blue, purple, and green. Give vibrant temporary colors to your hair. Create layered looks with creative application of these chalks. They work on hair of all colors. The effect only lasts 3 days in hair or until it is washed with shampoo. This is great beauty product that allows the tweens to change or tune their hair color according to their mood or outfit of the day. Get this gift as her Christmas present or birthday present.

Here’s a short video clip on how to use a hair chalk pen (the video uses a different product but it works the same).

The Smart Girls Guide: Practical Tips for Teens

I recommend this book for older tween girls (13 or 14 years old) who are really young teenagers themselves. This humorous and practical book offers 100 helpful tips for teen girls that could be useful to them. This comprehensive guide offers tips on how to dealing with mean girls, manicures, and more. One of the two authors of this guide Susie Shellenberger is the editor of “Brio” magazine for teen girls.

The Double-Daring Book for Girls

Play the I-dare-you game with your tween girls with this positively challenging book. Dare them to do something that they couldn’t do before, not just any kind of dare, but one that will force them to get out of their comfort zone and improve themselves in the process. Some of the dares in this book are to build a raft, learn to play football and to learn Japanese tea ceremony. This book is a follow-up of the popular The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz. This book is a cool Christmas present.

What do you think of the gifts above? Did you find anything useful? Do you have other recommendations? Let me know in the comment section below.

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30 Best Gift Ideas Tween Boys Love — Tween Boy Approved

Metropolitan Girls — Tue, 23 May 2017 08:24:12 +0000

Check out this list of 30 gift ideas that tween boys will love and appreciate. This list includes toys and games, STEM gifts, sports equipment, and more.

Best Gifts for 8-12 Years-Old Tween Boys

These gift ideas work great for Christmas, birthday or just because. They are geared toward young boys aged 8-12. Be sure to check it out and let me know what do you think. This gift guide is written for tween boys in mind, but they are equally awesome for tween girls! Alternatively, check out our gift ideas for tween girls article.

Without further ado, we present to you the 30 gift ideas we think your tween son or any other tween boys will love.

1. Toys and Games For Tweens

It’s no secret that tween boys and girls love to play, so get some toys and games for them to play with. Here are my top recommended toys for tween boys.

Gaming Console: Nintendo Switch

With this gaming consoler, your tween boy can play his favorite games anywhere he goes. That’s right. Nintendo Switch is both a home gaming console and a handheld device. What does that mean? It means you can play it like a tablet (but with controllers) or hook it up to the TV and play on the TV screen. Still not sure how it works? Here’s the trailer that will show you what it is.

Nintendo Switch supports popular games like Zelda, Super Mario, and more.

Steam Gift Card for PC Gamers

If the boy is more of a PC gaming kid, he will love a Steam gift card. Steam is an online digital game store where you to buy and download games. This gift card allows the kids to buy any game they want without a credit card. There are different gift cards available: $20, $50, and $100. After you buy the gift card, a code will be sent to you via email. You can then use that code to add fund to Steam (refer to this official guide if you’re not sure how). You can always print it out on a nice paper or write the code on a greeting card to surprise the boys.

Let’s Get Old School: Tangle-Free Toy Parachute

Fun glow-in-the-dark parachute trooper toy. Just throw it up, and watch it fly. The higher you throw, the longer it flies. Worth mentioning, this is the original toy parachute. Unlike other lesser toy parachutes, this is built with quality and performance in mind. The parachute is made of rip-stop Nylon which allows this gift to last a long time with even repeated use. It is designed to be tangle-free, so less annoyance more enjoyment.

Off-Road Remote Control Car

Tweens love cool RC cars! The sight and the sound of a remote control car get them excited. They will love this off-road RC car from SZJJX. The RC car is a multi-terrain beast that can handle uneven surfaces: beach, mud, wetlands, and grass. And yes it is waterproof! The RC car can be controlled up to 50m (which is about 164 ft). It comes with rechargeable batteries that offer 20 minutes of playtime per charge.

LEGO Dinosaurs Kit for Builders and Creators

Lego is loved by boys and girls of all ages. With this 174-piece 3-in-1 Lego Creator building kit, the boys can build three different types of dinosaurs. They are Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex), Triceratops, and Pterodactyl. Each of the dinosaurs has different anatomy and requires different techniques and logic in building them. This is great for stimulating a tween boy’s creativity and problem-solving skill. The kids will love this unique Lego kit as their gift.

Rich Dad Poor Dad – CASHFLOW for Kids

Being knowledgeable in personal finance is critical to anyone. As tweens grow into teens then young adults, it’s important that they get an intuition on how to properly manage their finances. And what better way than to learn this through a board game? Cashflow for Kids is an educational board game designed by Rich Dad Poor Dad to help kids understand personal financial management. It simulates real-life financial situations in a context that engages the tweens. Learn the basics of accounting, finance, and investing at the same time by playing the game — that sounds like a win to me! A great educational gift for tween boys.

Transformers: Bumblebee Toy

A cool robot that transforms to and from the iconic Chevy Camaro. One of America’s favorite transforming robots — Bumblebee. This toy features Bumblebee from Transformers: The Last Knight. The transformations from car to robot and vice versa are smooth. At a 5.5.inch scale, it’s not a huge toy, which is great for the tweens to play with. This will be a popular gift for the boys.

Marvel Iron Man Repulsor Gloves

Iron Man is a well-loved American superhero. Red hi-tech robotic armor with tasteful gold accents, built-in AI assistant, and most importantly palms that shoot laser beam? Super cool. With these toy gloves, the tweens can play-pretend that they’re Iron Man. Fire plastic missiles with the press of a button. Rubber glove with plastic missile holder and launcher. Press button on the right wrist for lights and sounds! One pair of gloves included. I think this gift works best for younger tweens.

Magnetic Dartboard

Would you prefer to have a more traditional family fun with the kids? Get this magnetic dartboard — everyone gets to play. Unlike a conventional board, this dartboard uses magnetism which means no sharp darts that the kids can injure themselves from. The board is 16 inches in diameter.

Other Toys & Games to Consider

Settlers of Catan – popular board game
Not Parent Approved – card game like Cards Against Humanity but family-friendly
Playstation, Xbox – other popular gaming consoles

2. Just-for-fun Gifts Tweens Love

Here are some just-for-fun gift ideas for your tweens.

Zodiac Mug

Get the tween boy a unique coffee mug that represents his zodiac sign. This zodiac gift is perfect for boys who are into Astrology and horoscope. This is a fun birthday gift.

Dream Big T-Shirt

Encourage young people to dream big with this explicit t-shirt. Have the audacity to dream and plan their grand futures — futures that are perhaps a little too hard to achieve but still within grasp if they work hard at it. This t-shirt is another fun Birthday gift.

Persevere Motivational Mug

Plant the seed of perseverance with an innocent coffee mug. On the mug is the handwritten-style word Persevere, followed by a Confucius quote that encourages you to keep going.

3. Sports Gifts for Tweens

Sports are great for health and help stimulate growth. Help tween boys form a life-long habit of doing exercise with the following sports gifts.

Skateboard

Are the tween boys into skateboarding or are interested to get started? Get them the right equipment to encourage their interest. The Enkeeo 22-inch Cruiser is a compact skateboard designed for youth. It is 22 inches long and 6 inches wide, perfect for a tween. No assembly is required — it is ready to ride right out of the box. The design that I’m recommending below features a joker/graffiti design, but there are other designs available. For a skateboard-loving boy, this will be one of the best Christmas gifts for him. Click the image below to see more variants.

Spalding NBA Street Phantom Basketball

Designed for outdoor use, this basketball has a strong grip and good bounce. Extremely cool design — black leather with neon green texts which lives up to its Street Phantom name. Official NBA size and weight. Your basketball-loving tween will love this cool sports gift!

Lifetime Portable Basketball System

Play basketball at home with your own portable basketball system from Lifetime. This is a gift for the whole household in secrecy — everyone gets to play with this. What’s really unique about this basketball system is that it is portable and adjustable. The hoop has wheels which allow it to be moved whenever necessary — which is helpful for freeing up space when the hoop is not in use. Its height is adjustable to accommodate players of all heights, this Christmas gift is especially helpful for tween boys who are growing up.

Nike KidsTanjun Running Shoe

Invest in a good pair of sports shoes for him. This pair of Nike is designed for running, but you can also wear it daily or for other sports. A good pair of shoes helps to support his sole and his posture. Both of which are important for a boy of that age.

Wilson Traditional Soccer Ball

Great gift for boys who are more of a soccer player. Reward him this Christmas or Birthday with a new football from Wilson. Standard-size soccer ball with 32-panel synthetic leather cover. It is durable and offers an extremely soft touch. Excellent air and shape retention so you don’t have to pump it very often. Traditional design.

Easton S50 Youth Baseball Bat

Upgrade his baseball bat to this cool-looking baseball bat. Designed for tweens. This bat features a unique red-black design. Made of durable aluminum alloy, this bat is meant to last — even after the tween boy has outgrown it, it can be kept as a memento of his younger days.

4. Educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Gifts

Help nurture a tween boy’s interest in the STEM area with these great STEM gifts. These presents are meant to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.

Celestron 70mm Travel Scope

Astronomy gift

Explore heavenly bodies with a Celestron telescope. This 70mm Celestron scope is great for beginner stargazers. It’s light and easy to set up, no additional equipment is needed to get it up and working.

What can you see with a 70mm telescope? Quite a lot, for example, the phases of Venus, lunar craters as small as four or five miles in diameter, and several cloud belts on Jupiter (for the full list and more details see astronomics website). The scope comes with a custom backpack for convenient storage and easy traveling. You also get a free astronomy software “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” that has a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps, and 75 enhanced images. Your tween will love this!

Aircee Mini Solar System Crystal Ball

Astronomy gift

The telescope idea above is great, but we can’t always be watching the sky. With this crystal ball from Aircee, you don’t need a telescope to look at the Moon or the planets, because the whole Solar System will be in your hand. Study the position of the planets within our Solar System and be fascinated by it. Stimulate the curiosity in a tween: why are the planets this way, who discovered this, how, when? The crystal ball is 3-inch in diameter and comes with a wooden stand. It is great for any surface especially tabletop for bringing inspiration for the tween.

Kikkerland Magnetic Hourglass

Just like your regular hourglass, except that it’s filled with magnetic ferrous (i.e. iron) sand instead of your regular sand. The result is an alien-looking blob(?) of … coolness as the hourglass does it one-minute countdown. I’m not exactly why it works like this, perhaps it’s a question your tween can find out when he gets curious. The hourglass comes with a great-looking wooden base.

Magnetic Sculpture

Unique Xmas present

An interactive tabletop decoration that allows you to shape and reshape. A happy union of art and science, this sculpture makes clever use of magnetism — the stainless balls of different sizes are magnetized by its base. That allows the balls to hold different shapes that you intend them to. It does contain small parts, so I don’t recommend this to families who have young kids, but a tween should handle this just fine.

There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System

This Dr. Seuss book about our Solar System is meant for a younger audience, but I think a tween who is fascinated with astronomy will find it enjoyable as well. In this revised version (bye, Pluto!) of There’s No Place like Space, Cat in the Hat and his buddies are launched into the space to visit the eight planets.

The Original Stomp Rocket: Jr. Glow in the Dark 4-Rocket Kit

Super fun activity kit for tween boys and girls. Launch a foam rocket without needing fuel or battery — it’s all kid-powered! All you need to do is run, jump, and stomp to launch these rockets up to 100 feet in the air. Launch a rocket at night to see it glow in the dark. Some simple assembly is required, which is great for a tween to learn. This kit comes with four foam rockets.

National Geographic Dual Microscope Science Lab

Your tween will find this microscope helpful in helping him to make observations at a microscopic level. It is a dual-scope, you can view both slides (flat) and 3D objects with it. There are bright lights from above and below to help illuminate the object that you’re trying to observe. It offers 20x and 50x magnification which is great for beginners. It comes with a ton of extras: tweezers, eye dropper, slides … you can head on to its detail page below for the full list. Also included in the already great bundle is the brine shrimp experiment.

5. Art Supplies: Gift Ideas for Tween Boys Who Are Artistically-Inclined

Is the tween you’re shopping for artistically inclined? Does he like comics or like to draw in general? Encourage him to pursue his interest and help him to improve with these art gifts.

How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way

Learn to draw comics from Stan Lee, the renowned Marvel icon, and John Buscema, the man behind the Mighty Thor and Spiderman. Master the art of drawing comics and graphic novel from the masters themselves. Learn to write engaging comic dialogs and draw dynamic poses and faces in this guide with examples from Marvel comics. Note that the book is somewhat wordy but it should be fine for an older tween.

Acrylic Paint Set

Acrylic is fun to paint with. It mixes well while it is wet; it dries fast — allowing you to paint layer upon layer without having to worry about mixing paint unintentionally. The result is a high level of flexibility in channeling your creativity into actual artwork. This acrylic paint and brush set for beginner painters is the perfect birthday gift for tweens who are into painting. Twelve premium acrylic paints that are fluid and flexible. Six synthetic nylon brushes that allow a young painter to paint strokes of different styles.

Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers

A quality product from Tombow. This color pen set is a great Christmas present for aspiring young artists. Use it for drawing, doodling, illustrating, lettering, or more. 9 colorful water-based dual-tipped color pens with one blender pen. The color pens have two tips, pen and brush, which allow you to draw different kinds of lines with them. The blender pen is really cool, it is a special pen that allows you to soften and blend the existing color to create a watercolor effect. The pens are acid-free.

6. Tween Accessories, Wearable, and Gadgets for Boys

Here are some awesome gifts that don’t belong to any of the categories above.

ibagbar Classic Canvas Backpack

Classic, durable canvas backpack by ibagbar with a 1-year warranty. Great for tween boys who have to frequent between school, after-school activities, home, and perhaps even work. With this roomy backpack, he can store all his stuff safely inside. With the bag’s pocketed design, his things can be kept organized. The bag has 1 main zipped pocket, 2 sides pockets, 1 front zipped pocket and 2 interior slip. The wide straps make sure that it doesn’t overstrain the tween’s shoulders. In terms of material, the bag is made of 100% canvas, the tag and zips are made of genuine leather.

Black & Yellow Boy Watch

Stylish black-and-yellow watch that gives off the vibe of a bumblebee due to its color scheme. It looks outstanding and off-the-chart energetic. Besides being great in the looks, this watch is also comfortable for everyday wear and is packed with features. Some of the features this watch offers are time/date, night light, stopwatch, and alarm. It offers water-resistance up to 100ft with some caveats, so make sure you don’t soak it in water. In terms of the dimensions, the watch case is 37 mm, and the band fits wrist size 4.7 – 8.7 inches.

Kodak Digital Camera

A good camera for those who are starting out to explore the art of photography. This Kodak digital camera is relatively inexpensive and promises great value at the same time. You can capture photos up to 14-megapixels with it. It supports 4x optical zoom and comes with a 2.7″ LCD screen. The camera is also capable of capturing HD videos at 720p. All in all, it packs exceptional value and is great for a tween who is exploring what hobbies to pursue.

The model that I’m showing here is in black, other colors available are red and silver.

7. Books for Tween Book Lovers

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

The first of the many Harry Potter books. It debuted in 1997. In the Sorcerer’s Stone, we follow Harry Potter, a young boy who has just found out his heritage as a wizard, as he enters the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. During his first year at the wizard school, he makes close friends and a few enemies. Harry faces an attempted comeback by the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry’s parents, and he will need his friends to help to overcome this challenge. This is a good gift for Harry Potter fans.

The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Set

The complete collection of The Chronicles of Narnia — The Magician’s Nephew; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle. With this collection, experience the magical world C.S. Lewis created in its entirety. Get a special bonus book Boxen when you buy this collection.

The Chronicles of Narnia is a great collection for tween boys. It has well-portrayed characters that a tween can relate to, a captivating magical world, and engaging storylines that will get the boy interested in reading more.

So what do you think of these gift ideas? Did you find anything interesting? Do you have any recommendation a tween boy will love? Share with us in the comment section below.

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Gift Guide Specs

Target Audience

This gift guide is written for friends and family who care. We hope that someone who’s shopping for a gift for a tween boy will find this guide helpful. The gift ideas are what we think a tween boy will want and love as their Christmas gift or birthday gift. It doesn’t matter who’s doing the shopping, but when we are writing this guide, we’re imagining an older family member: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, etc.

Occasion

The gift ideas are versatile and should not be limited to any one occasion. So they will work as just-because gifts as well as graduation gifts. Of course, they are excellent Christmas presents and birthday presents too.

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Top 16 Christmas Gifts for Tween Girls

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Tween Girl Christmas Gifts

When it comes to buying a Christmas gift for tween girls, it can be a difficult task. She is no longer a little girl but not quite yet a teenager. Not sure what she likes for Christmas? Get inspiration from this list of Christmas gift ideas for tween girls below. These gifts are cool, cute, and unique. The middle schooler in your life is going be surprised by these cool gifts.

Check Out These Tween Girl Christmas Gift Ideas

You’ll most probably like these gifts for tween girls and these gifts for tween boys too, be sure to check them out after this gift guide.

Without further ado, here are 15 Christmas gift ideas your tweens will appreciate.

1. Oxford School Bag

Good-looking backpack perfect for the middle schoolers. Large capacity with multiple pockets for easy organization. Old school style, sturdy and stylish. She will love it for sure!

2. Zodiac Mug

Does the tween girl like Astrology or horoscope? If yes, she’ll want this cool zodiac mug as her Christmas present. It will be her own special mug that represents her zodiac sign.

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3. Melon T-Shirt

You’re one in a melon — that’s how awesome you are. A feel-good and cute t-shirt.

4. Fujifilm Instax Mini 8

This popular instant camera is one of the best Christmas gifts for tween girls. Mini, easy to use, lots of fun. Capture wonderful moments for the years to come.

5. Narwhal Heated Slippers

Heat up this pair of cute narwhal slippers to warm her feet this winter. USB charging for instant toasty euphoria. The belly of this blubberous beast feels luxurious, soft and cozy. This Christmas present will make her feel warm, literally.

Related: Gift Ideas for Narwhal Lovers

6. Hello Gorgeous Mug

Hello, gorgeous! This coffee mug is a simple Xmas present that is meant to bring joy and positive energy.

7. A Fun Night Sky Skater Dress

Pretty dress for the pre-teens. Sparkly stars and hearts design. Great Christmas present idea for girls who love dark color or galaxy print.

8. Captain America Shield Waffle Maker

Fun Christmas gift for tweens who love superheroes. Begin the morning with golden-brown shield waffle.

9. Pineapple Tote Bag

A practical tote bag for tween girls that is helpful in many ways. It features a cute quote about perseverance, “stand tall, stay sweet”.

10. Shower Speaker

Inexpensive tech gift for her this Christmas. Cool shower speaker with a built-in microphone and suction cup to stick on the wall. Crystal clear sound, waterproof, drop-proof, and dustproof. Great for both indoor and outdoor use.

11. Shakespeare Quote Pendant Necklace

On life and friendship, Shakespeare said “love all, trust a few, do wrong to none”. The quote inspired this lovely vintage-style pendant necklace. The pendant is one inch in diameter which is perfect for a tween girl or boy to wear.

12. Privacy Pop Bed Tent

Let her hang out and have some me-time in this tent. Easy to set up and take down. Gives her the coverage and privacy that she wants.

13. Stylish Sneakers

This holiday, you can also get her a pair of cool kicks. She will love this pastel blue canvas sneakers. Pretty color, comfortable. Great for everyday wear.

14. EOS Lip Balm

Lip balm is an excellent small Christmas gift for tween girls. She will love this set of four organic lip balms packed in cute sphere container. Four fruity flavors to keep her lips soft and moisturized.

15. Oh. My. Goodness. Juliette Nail Polish

Nail polish is a great stocking stuffer for tween girls. Rose gold is a big hit this year. This rich-colored rose gold polish with sparkly metallic flakes will become her new favorite.

16. Washi Masking Tape Collection

Set of 12 gorgeous washi tapes. Shiny gold and silver colors. Perfect for making unique crafts.

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That’s the Christmas gift guide for tween girls. Thanks for reading.

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